August 29th 2024.
According to recent reports, Raheem Sterling has expressed his interest in joining Arsenal before the summer transfer window deadline. As the window draws to a close on August 30th at 11pm UK time, the football world is buzzing with anticipation and speculation about Sterling's future at Chelsea.
As Arsenal looks to strengthen their squad with a new winger, Sterling has emerged as a potential target for the team. Along with Bayern Munich's Kingsley Coman, Arsenal is considering making a late move for the talented player. However, Manchester United is also in the mix and there have been talks about a possible swap deal involving Jadon Sancho.
But it seems that Sterling's heart is set on a move to Arsenal, as revealed by The Independent. The Englishman is reportedly "keen" to join the Gunners, thanks in part to his positive relationship with manager Mikel Arteta. The two had previously worked together at Manchester City, and Arteta has a great admiration for Sterling's personality and his potential to be a positive influence in the dressing room.
Sterling's impressive trophy record and his understanding of Arsenal's complex tactical approach have also caught the attention of the team. His playing style is similar to that of City's, making him a good fit for Arsenal's system. However, it is worth noting that Sterling would have to take a significant pay cut to join Arsenal, as they are unlikely to offer more than £150,000-a-week, compared to his current salary of £325,000-a-week at Chelsea.
Despite the financial obstacle, Sterling is reportedly willing to make the sacrifice to secure a move to Arsenal. This decision may be influenced by his exclusion from Chelsea's plans by head coach Enzo Maresca, who openly admitted that the winger is not his preferred type of player. However, Maresca did acknowledge Sterling's talent and impressive track record.
With the window closing in a matter of hours, Arsenal may make a move for Sterling if they can come to an agreement with him over his salary. It remains to be seen if this transfer will come to fruition, but it is clear that Arsenal is eager to add Sterling to their squad. As the deadline day drama unfolds, fans will be eagerly waiting to see if Sterling will make the move to Arsenal.
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